Milly Evans has been PA to the head of Sparrow Towers for over eight years. And Milly loves her job. Her boss is the most affectionate and compassionate man she’s ever known. Geoffrey Sparrow’s high profile status and company prestige never changed the old man, and with his and Milly’s love for his respected company, their relationship gave them both something to cherish in the workplace and build an even better future for themselves and all Sparrow’s employees.That is until her boss is brutally murdered and Milly witnesses the whole horrifying ordeal.And then everything changes. Warne Industries has been trying to snatch Sparrow Towers for months, their snide underhand ways not once swaying her much loved boss.And now they are quick to move in and take what they always wanted – Milly included.Yet, one of the CEOs of Warne Industries who had been hiding behind the anonymity of his partner turns out to be the best friend Milly had left behind years ago, Rik Bane. However, everything she used to love about Rik is gone, and in his place is an arrogant and cruel man, a man Milly no longer recognises.His new ways, his coldness and the way he sneers down his nose at Milly give her many reasons to flee her new employers. Yet, driven by her love for Geoffrey and his resolve to create a traditional company, Milly is determined to stay and make sure his lifetime’s commitment isn’t torn to shreds and fed to the lions’ piece by piece.Now Milly’s past, her secrets and the lies she had told to protect herself and everyone around her is suddenly about to blow wide open.But when it surfaces that Milly is a witness to her boss’ murder, she’s soon running for her life, and the only man that can help her stay alive is Rik.

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Milly Evans has been PA to the head of Sparrow Towers for over eight years. And Milly loves her job. Her boss is the most affectionate and compassionate man she’s ever known. Geoffrey Sparrow’s high profile status and company prestige never changed the old man, and with his and Milly’s love for his respected company, their relationship gave them both something to cherish in the workplace and build an even better future for themselves and all Sparrow’s employees.That is until her boss is brutally murdered and Milly witnesses the whole horrifying ordeal.And then everything changes. Warne Industries has been trying to snatch Sparrow Towers for months, their snide underhand ways not once swaying her much loved boss.And now they are quick to move in and take what they always wanted – Milly included.Yet, one of the CEOs of Warne Industries who had been hiding behind the anonymity of his partner turns out to be the best friend Milly had left behind years ago, Rik Bane. However, everything she used to love about Rik is gone, and in his place is an arrogant and cruel man, a man Milly no longer recognises.His new ways, his coldness and the way he sneers down his nose at Milly give her many reasons to flee her new employers. Yet, driven by her love for Geoffrey and his resolve to create a traditional company, Milly is determined to stay and make sure his lifetime’s commitment isn’t torn to shreds and fed to the lions’ piece by piece.Now Milly’s past, her secrets and the lies she had told to protect herself and everyone around her is suddenly about to blow wide open.But when it surfaces that Milly is a witness to her boss’ murder, she’s soon running for her life, and the only man that can help her stay alive is Rik.

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Esther's childhood is changed the day her mother came and hurried her from her childhood friend Rik. From then on Esther's life has been nothing hidden truths, death and lies. It seems that everyone that she loves is taken away from her.

Rik Bane, what can I say but he is one Alpha male and with so many secrets and even he is surprised when he is trust back into life with Esther. Can he trust her or more importantly will he trust her only time will tell.

The story is told from dual POV and with many twists you just never know what is going to happen next.

I really enjoyed the storyline but found the the last few chapters were rushed and that every deplorable thing that could happen to Rik and Esther were crammed into it. I would have liked a bit more 'juicy' descriptions into said acts (this is only my opinion). In saying that I still really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to everyone. Well done D. H Sidebottom. So looking forward to the next instalment to this series.

Another brilliant star read from DH Sidebottom. I don't know how this woman does it! I have read every book so far by this author and every book has been 5 stars plus. I love the way she writes, she has me glued from page one, then somewhere along the way I'm on the edge of my seat with anticipation. I love it when I think I know what's going to happen, but then in true Dawn fashion she puts all your thoughts out of the window, or puts that twist on it to keep you hanging on her every word. Ill be honest, this was a little tamer than I had expected. In no means was this detrimental to the story, oh no no no!!Ooooh Bane Bane Bane. Rik Bane is one you all need to meet and have in your life. He's bad, good, ruthless, protective, sexy, strong, he has a dirty mouth and I find that very hot! This is a journey not to be missed. I can't not recommend this enough!

Incredible!!! A Romantic Suspense Crime story about Friendship Lies Vulnerability Loyalty Resilience Manipulation and LOVE . A "Sexy as Hell" page turner with the perfect mixture of everything we love in a great book!Esther/Milly is a Kick A@@ heroine whose struggles have emotionally broken her. Rik Bane is Esther's estranged childhood friend, who turns her despair into hope with his strength & support, but not before some intense turmoil.This story is Erotic and thrilling and at times a little brutal but Bane is an amazing start to a new series and definitely another 5 Star Hit for DH Sidebottom and her evocative storytelling.

This book was amazing - is there anything Dawn cannot write, she is totally awesome in every way and I absolutely love her work. I get excited when this lady releases a book, because you know once you start it you won't be doing much else for the rest of the day until you have finished and soaked up every delight, every shock, she throws at you and let me tell you there are many !!!

Milly is PA for her boss Geoffrey Sparrow of Sparrow Towers, she loves her job with a passion and her boss is a kind and gentle man and is like a second father to her. When she witnesses the murder of Geoffrey, her whole life changes in an instant.With Warne Industries now trying to take over Sparrow Towers Milly has a fight on her hands - she despises their snide underhand ways of doing business and will fight them will all that she holds dear.Unbeknownst to her one of the CEO's of Warne industries is her long lost best friend Rik Bane, but Rik is not the man she once knew and loved, he has changed and has a coldness in his eyes and his heart that makes Milly scared but despite that she stands her ground and fights for what she holds close to her heart.

I Loved Milly - such a great character, fiery and a bad ass but with a kind side to her too, what's not to like.Rik Bane - wow, Dawn writes some amazing lead men and Rik is every bit an alpha male-sexy gorgeous, strong and ruthless and I adored him.

This book has it all, crime, romance, sex, thrills galore that provide many a hold your breathe moments that takes you on a merry go round of secrets and lies that will blow your mind and have you thinking what the hell happened here !!Truly remarkable work from Dawn, a little milder than I'm used to from her but none the less enjoyable - looking forward to book two in this series !!

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5.0 out of 5 starsIncredible!!! A Romantic Suspense Crime story about Friendship Lies Vulnerability Loyalty Resilience Manipulation and LOVE .

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Incredible!!! A Romantic Suspense Crime story about Friendship Lies Vulnerability Loyalty Resilience Manipulation and LOVE . A "Sexy as Hell" page turner with the perfect mixture of everything we love in a great book!Esther/Milly is a Kick A@@ heroine whose struggles have emotionally broken her. Rik Bane is Esther's estranged childhood friend, who turns her despair into hope with his strength & support, but not before some intense turmoil.This story is Erotic and thrilling and at times a little brutal but Bane is an amazing start to a new series and definitely another 5 Star Hit for DH Sidebottom and her evocative storytelling.

Once again Ms. Sidebottom did a phenomenal job. The way she pulls a reader in with each and every story she creates is absolutely amazing. I loved Esther and her hilarious personality and Rik with his mysteriously sexy one.

It's a confusing story for a few chapters. Our main character works as a PA for a businessman involved in security. He's murdered and his company sold to the same people who were after his company. There's an involved backstory of kids separated and a crime organization. It's good as long as you can try to keep the players straight and try to figure out who is the good guys.

Childhood friends to lovers with a twist. He was from 'the wrong side of the tracks' while she was Daddy's little princess. Of course that was only the tip of the iceberg. Rick grows up to lead a 'black ops' type of group while Esther grows up to be an assassin in her dads mob. Their story is truly explosive.

4.0 out of 5 starsThis story isn’t what I was expecting, it shocked me.

1 February 2017 - Published on Amazon.com

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This story isn’t what I was expecting, it shocked me.

Milly loves her job as a PA to Geoffrey Sparrow, the CEO of Sparrow Towers where she’s worked for 8 years. Her childhood wasn’t great and as she’s estranged from her own father, the relationship she has with Geoffrey means the world to her, they have a mutual love for his company, respect for each other and he gives her the affection she missed out on growing up.

One night after a bad break up, Milly returns to her office where she finds Geoffrey working late. They hear a gunshot so Milly arms herself and goes to investigate but to her horror, another shot rings out and by the time she returns to his office, Geoffrey has been murdered.

The #1 suspect in her mind is the CEO of Warne industries, Brandon Knox who has been trying to buy Sparrow Towers for months but Geoffrey always refused. Now he’s no longer an obstacle, Warne swoop in and takeover everything, including Milly’s life.

Just as she thinks her career is over, Millie is informed that she’ll be one of the few current members of staff to keep her job but that comes at a price, the life she left behind and the life she leads now collide in the worst way when someone from her past is revealed as the other CEO of Warne industries, Rik Bane her childhood best friend.

This is one of those stories that you should go into blind so it doesn’t spoil the many twists and revelations so all I’ll say is Rik Bane is the definition of an alpha male and the journey the characters go on is dark, thrilling and filled with suspense. This book definitely has the shock factor and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys their romance with some thrills and lots of suspense.